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Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar
(62) Reviews
Istanbul
About
Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) in a Half Day Tour
Why You Should Choose This Tour
✔ Door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up begins up to 1 hour before tour start)
✔ All entrance tickets included — no separate payments on the day
✔ Small-group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour
Enjoy Istanbul without worrying about tickets, transport, or unexpected costs.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Museum Tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Licensed Guiding
Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
Gratuities (optional)
Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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*** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
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*** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
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Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar
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Istanbul
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About
Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) in a Half Day Tour
Why You Should Choose This Tour
✔ Door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up begins up to 1 hour before tour start)
✔ All entrance tickets included — no separate payments on the day
✔ Small-group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour
Enjoy Istanbul without worrying about tickets, transport, or unexpected costs.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Museum Tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Licensed Guiding
Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
Gratuities (optional)
Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
Itinerary
1
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.
45 minutes
2
Blue Mosque
Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.
Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.
30 minutes
3
Hippodrome
We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.
15 minutes
4
Grand Bazaar
Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.
Meeting back and drive to the hotels.
Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
